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Newspaper
Houston Daily Post
Location
Houston, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1902
Page
11
Train schedules show arrivals at Grand Central Depot and connections to Galveston and other destinations. Several lines including Santa Fe and B and W list arrival and departure times with noted spacing and daily variations.
The railroad commission schedules open hearings for next week on lumber rates from mills to Corpus Christi Rockport and Aransas Pass and rates on sugar and island shipments. Proposals include track scale weight usage and cross-railroad rate applications among Gulf Coast lines and major Texas routes. Hearings run May 21 through May 22 with related crossing reviews near El Paso and Johnson County.
Tyler May 1 The Cotton Belt Railway faces a temporary injunction restraining removal of its general offices from Tyler to other depots. The City of Tyler, aided by citizens, seeks to block the move as a breach of contract and argues the offices were moved with consent to support depot operations. The case rests on federal jurisdiction and a pending hearing to decide the injunction and potential damages.
A derailed air tragedy scene unfolds as Texans push for the next convention seat amid frantic maneuvering. The Texas delegation vows to rally at Heat ton Texas to secure the preferred convention location and gain leverage against Nesvik and others.
The Louisiana State Railroad Commission plans to consider new oil tariff rates at its next session. New Orleans lines were notified that May 12 is the target date for action, with a schedule showing rates by distance and tonnage. The hearing will address fuel oil and related freight charges, as railroads seek possible reductions amid rising costs.
Beaumont Texas May 1 A railway crew notes better performance from oil burners on engines replacing coal. Engineer Jon Burt of Houston discusses testing, fuel savings, and anticipated future adoption across routes including Houston to Leavenworth and Algiers.
Miller and Hieguet of Houston along with Abe Doherty, Passenger Agent, meet yesterday at noon to discuss a planned flight over the Bout route to Shreveport. They will return this evening.
A fragment reports Galveston September Carnival preparations near the road site. It notes warnings against taking advantage of low-rate offers and mentions local officials.
Traveling agents and railway staff are reported in town exchange notes. Pan Kirkpatrick of Frevenie, B Tumble of Motintiin, F M Tuttle of Sntonto and Ainnpas Vase at Nava, TF M Tront of the Queen and Cropcent, Kiy Enolga of Houston and Terascan, and Rh 8 McKibben of PURSE appear in arrivals and departures. Bruce A Morton, former presenter, visited San Antonio for a similar posting and was greeted by friends.
A fragmented notice outlines a children focused event at White Oak Gun Club featuring activities, races, and a prize arrangement. Details are unclear but reference to March date and sprinting sections.
The Beeb and Lew' Messrs Herd and Lowla band plan a summer night concert at Turner Garden on May 22 to raise funds for the band members. Performers include the garden piano and other local acts, with proceeds supporting the musicians.
A historical verse inviting Kaiser Wilhelm II to visit St Louis, promising a grand reception and reciprocal hospitality. The poem envisions a festival atmosphere with parades, shows, and cultural exchanges, praising Western progress and inviting imperial presence despite tensions and multilingual humor.
The Lipmar siren event at Tuenke hall under Jugend Vea honored church leaders and supported a parish fund drive. Performers including Pamela and the Verbousoorhe showcased music and speaking duties while patrons, sponsors, and committee members contributed to the cause with praise for the efforts and plans.
An archaic text promotes a treatment for eczema with a balm and tonics claiming to purify the skin and restore health. It asserts the Balm provides relief from itching, blisters, and rashes, and that the regimen cleanses the body to achieve a “perfect” glow.
A garbled OCR passage discusses cancer symptoms such as sores and persistent weight loss and references treatment challenges. It mentions testing and medical terms like Wray Hi and Tot tale In, but the text remains largely indecipherable and uncertain.
A London based institute plans three months of free medical care for invalids at a new Mouston facility. Doctors will provide consultation, examination, minor surgery, and treatment for diseases and deformities with no charges through May 26, stating cures are guaranteed where possible.
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